I am very interested into getting into mountain and road biking. I live in a pretty flat place but will be traveling to somewhere with mountain trails. I have no knowledge of what bikes to look into and/or tips on actual mountain biking. If someone could help me out that would be awesome. I have been told to look into the Trek 3 series for a beginner bike but this was by a bike store owner so I just don't want to get taken because I don't know anything. I am a complete noob at this so any help would be awesome! Thank you!
Beginner looking for a lot of HELP
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Hey.
First find out what size of bike will suit. Then scour the internet for a decent hardtail that has good components. You may wish to stay away from the big names as alot of independant bike makers offer the same quality frames with better components. If you find out your size and budget, Ebay is great if your not too fussy about your bike being brand new. I got a Scott Genius 2006 for a quater of its retail price.
First find out what size of bike will suit. Then scour the internet for a decent hardtail that has good components. You may wish to stay away from the big names as alot of independant bike makers offer the same quality frames with better components. If you find out your size and budget, Ebay is great if your not too fussy about your bike being brand new. I got a Scott Genius 2006 for a quater of its retail price.
Actually the TREK 3 Series is an excellent bike for a beginner. It is a basic bike with a front suspension, mechanical disc brakes, and good enough components that is less than $600. It is perfect for a beginner to get his feet wet, enjoy bicycling, and gain experience. Once you have been riding awhile, you may feel the desire to move up to a better equipped bike, but by then you will have aquired the knowledge and experience to know what specific improvements you want your new bike to have over the TREK 3. And until then, you will have a good bike shop behind you to bail you out of any of the typical newbe problems that arise.
Also, don't be afraid to visit some other shops, look at other brands of bicycles, and test ride them. You might end up loving one of the TREKs or you might like a Giant or Specialized better. Try out a bunch and pick the one you like best. But all of the TREK 3 Series bikes are good bikes for the money.
You can find some awesome deals on the Internet, but only if you know what you are doing. An inexperienced cyclist can really get taken if they go shopping on the net. If you get a bike that is the wrong size or a used bike that is practically worn out, it may sour you to bicycling so that you end up taking up a different sport. Don't distrust a bicycle shop owner. Most bike shops are not going to rip you off. They want to get you on a bike that you will love so that they get your business back for repairs, tune ups, accessories, and finally another new bike when the time comes. If a bike shop rips you off on your first bike, then they lose all of the other potential business that they could do for you. Plus a happy customer usually brings in additional business through referals while an unhappy customer drives it away with warnings of a bad shop.
Also, don't be afraid to visit some other shops, look at other brands of bicycles, and test ride them. You might end up loving one of the TREKs or you might like a Giant or Specialized better. Try out a bunch and pick the one you like best. But all of the TREK 3 Series bikes are good bikes for the money.
You can find some awesome deals on the Internet, but only if you know what you are doing. An inexperienced cyclist can really get taken if they go shopping on the net. If you get a bike that is the wrong size or a used bike that is practically worn out, it may sour you to bicycling so that you end up taking up a different sport. Don't distrust a bicycle shop owner. Most bike shops are not going to rip you off. They want to get you on a bike that you will love so that they get your business back for repairs, tune ups, accessories, and finally another new bike when the time comes. If a bike shop rips you off on your first bike, then they lose all of the other potential business that they could do for you. Plus a happy customer usually brings in additional business through referals while an unhappy customer drives it away with warnings of a bad shop.
Agree with all the above. I will add, troll Craigslist after you do some research. If you live in a decent size metro area eventually a good deal will come up.
In the past 2 months I have bought bikes for myself and wife. A brand new never ridden Scott Sportster P5 for her, $200 for a never ridden $500 bike. For me a lightly used '09 Specialized Rockhopper for me. When new this bike retailed for $800 with the spec the bike has. I got this for $325.
In the past 2 months I have bought bikes for myself and wife. A brand new never ridden Scott Sportster P5 for her, $200 for a never ridden $500 bike. For me a lightly used '09 Specialized Rockhopper for me. When new this bike retailed for $800 with the spec the bike has. I got this for $325.
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